Do you know where the 97% figure comes from? A study by University of Queensland. They studied thousands of climate related papers. Of those, only 34% expressed an opinion of AGW. Of that 34%, 97% agreed with the basic premise of AGW.

Not really a very honest figure is it? It is not 97% of all scientists or “of the scientific community.” As we know from the harrassment of those disagreeing, it is pretty certain the number of those expressing an opinion are going to express one that is supportive of AGW.

There are likely many good reasons to support AGW, so misrepresenting the 97% figure is really not needed.

Aside from that, “Who cares?” I am sure 97% of the population thought slavery was a great thing back in 1650. That didn’t make it right or correct. I’m also sure that back in 1910 that 97% of people would have been against marriage equality. did that make them right?

I am simply pointing out the huge concern over the statements of one man, and the relative (except in Hitler case), ho-hum yawning that take place in the case of monumental hatred. You can certainly add Rwanda to that list and the tepid action taken by anyone at the time. Too bad Rwandan leaders were [...]

Let’s see. Over the last century– One man’s hatred caused the death of 6 million Jews. Stalin’s hate for people caused the death of 20 million people. Mao’s hatred for people caused about 30 million people to die. Turkey’s hatred for Armenians caused 2 to 3 million people to die. Pol Pot’s hatred caused 3 [...]

There have been many people who have suffered greatly in their lives. There have been many other people who have overcome great odds to accomplish great things.

Neither of those two things made Mandela a great man.

What made him a great man and great political leader for all time was that he did something that no other leader probably has ever done. In the situation where revenge and bitter feelings would have been extremely understandable, and even expected, Mandela did what no other person would have done. Many have been inspired by Mandela, but none have resisted the base human emotions that Mandela did and thereby transcended human behavior and crossed over into the ages.

You really didn’t get it. What takes more work? 1. taking the time to find the real why for someone’s situation and helping them correct it and get on their way out, or 2. hand em a bowl of soup? Or a check?

Handing out a check is apathy. Handing out a bowl and saying, “See you next time you get hungry,” is pretty apathetic. It leads no where.

Now, if you want them to get nowhere, keep doing it.

I don’t work that way. I actually work to help people. Not sluff them off with money so I can feel good.

But, it’s pretty certain that people don’t mind that what they are doing isn’t working.

Also, when I say “go back and trace it down and you will find the “why,” I should add this–

Once you find the why, you correct or fix THAT and the person will begin to recover for real. It isn’t a matter of, “Oh, too bad, you f’d up and it’s all your fault.”

Correct the wrong “why” and the problem never solves.

Hence, trillions spent trying to “solve” poverty, and the problem continues. The “solution” aims to correct the wrong why, same as replacing the battery in your car is not going to solve being out of gas. Put some gas in, and you’re off. Replace a million batteries and the car will never run.

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